"Whether you're having a hard time, experiencing conflict in relationships, overly stressed, or something more serious is happening; I work with various mental health challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and more. I provide psychotherapy to adults, working to get to the root of what brings someone in, increasing insight and self-awareness along the way. I look at the big picture, considering the various factors that lead to distress. Understanding and undoing deeper character pains helps to lead to lasting change with the aim of helping you find more meaning and fulfillment in your life."

"Whether you're having a hard time, experiencing conflict in relationships, overly stressed, or something more serious is happening; I work with various mental health challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and more. I provide psychotherapy to adults, working to get to the root of what brings someone in, increasing insight and self-awareness along the way. I look at the big picture, considering the various factors that lead to distress. Understanding and undoing deeper character pains helps to lead to lasting change with the aim of helping you find more meaning and fulfillment in your life."

"MAD Reflections is private and affordable fee for service therapy practice. We work with children, adolescents, adults of all ages, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious backgrounds with no judgement and warm acceptance."

"MAD Reflections is private and affordable fee for service therapy practice. We work with children, adolescents, adults of all ages, ethnicity, sexual orientation and religious backgrounds with no judgement and warm acceptance."

"The most important aspect of a therapeutic relationship to me is trust. I will provide a non-judgmental and nurturing space for you to feel safe and able to share difficult issues. I have a wealth of personal and professional experience to draw from, and will strive to understand your experience with compassion. I feel that my job is to help you recognize your strengths, and access your own internal wisdom, to help you to help yourself. Together we will discover paths for you to reach your goals. Each person I come to know, is a gift, and for that I am grateful."

"The most important aspect of a therapeutic relationship to me is trust. I will provide a non-judgmental and nurturing space for you to feel safe and able to share difficult issues. I have a wealth of personal and professional experience to draw from, and will strive to understand your experience with compassion. I feel that my job is to help you recognize your strengths, and access your own internal wisdom, to help you to help yourself. Together we will discover paths for you to reach your goals. Each person I come to know, is a gift, and for that I am grateful."

"People seek therapy for wide-ranging and deeply personal reasons. The common theme among these is the desire to improve some aspect of your emotional health. Together, we will work to explore and alleviate those areas of your psychological life which cause distress or limit your happiness. The human condition is complex and rich with meaning at all levels; therefore, my goal is to understand each client as a "whole person," not limiting our work to merely symptom-reduction, but also enhancing self-knowledge and overall wellness to achieve a more balanced and satisfying state of being."

"People seek therapy for wide-ranging and deeply personal reasons. The common theme among these is the desire to improve some aspect of your emotional health. Together, we will work to explore and alleviate those areas of your psychological life which cause distress or limit your happiness. The human condition is complex and rich with meaning at all levels; therefore, my goal is to understand each client as a "whole person," not limiting our work to merely symptom-reduction, but also enhancing self-knowledge and overall wellness to achieve a more balanced and satisfying state of being."

"In my practice I offer a welcoming setting and provide a safe space for your suffering or difficulties. When you speak about yourself to someone who is trained to listen and examine the circumstances that motivated your consultation, a change occurs. A psychoanalyst is a person trained to hear what is happening under the surface, and provides a place where you may speak and hear yourself differently. I have been working as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist for 25 years and I have found that words can hurt, words can make people sick, but words can also save. Talking cures."

"In my practice I offer a welcoming setting and provide a safe space for your suffering or difficulties. When you speak about yourself to someone who is trained to listen and examine the circumstances that motivated your consultation, a change occurs. A psychoanalyst is a person trained to hear what is happening under the surface, and provides a place where you may speak and hear yourself differently. I have been working as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist for 25 years and I have found that words can hurt, words can make people sick, but words can also save. Talking cures."

"Starting therapy can be daunting, so I will work hard to help you feel safe and comfortable as we begin our work together. I help clients achieve goals such as coping well with distressing emotions and thoughts, improving self-care, and achieving relationship satisfaction. Using psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, I focus on longstanding factors -- such as various aspects of your identity and upbringing -- that contribute to who you are, while providing interventions and insights designed to help you with your current needs and struggles. Diversity of sexual and gender identities are areas of specialty."

"Starting therapy can be daunting, so I will work hard to help you feel safe and comfortable as we begin our work together. I help clients achieve goals such as coping well with distressing emotions and thoughts, improving self-care, and achieving relationship satisfaction. Using psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, I focus on longstanding factors -- such as various aspects of your identity and upbringing -- that contribute to who you are, while providing interventions and insights designed to help you with your current needs and struggles. Diversity of sexual and gender identities are areas of specialty."

"Because you will be putting a good deal of time, money, and energy into therapy, you should choose a therapist carefully. I believe you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose, and hopeful about the therapy process. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be helpful to you. I have more than 20 years helping people work through grief and loss, life transitions, relationship struggles, career indecision, anxiety and depression. In addition, I have considerable experience helping individuals struggling with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity."

"Because you will be putting a good deal of time, money, and energy into therapy, you should choose a therapist carefully. I believe you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose, and hopeful about the therapy process. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be helpful to you. I have more than 20 years helping people work through grief and loss, life transitions, relationship struggles, career indecision, anxiety and depression. In addition, I have considerable experience helping individuals struggling with issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity."

"I work with individuals and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, PTSD/trauma, adjustment disorders, school behavior, foster care placement, ADHD, ODD, and LGBTQIA-related issues."

"I work with individuals and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, PTSD/trauma, adjustment disorders, school behavior, foster care placement, ADHD, ODD, and LGBTQIA-related issues."

"I am a L.P.C. with a MS degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. I chose PCC because I believe that for some people it is helpful to bring their spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Starting psychotherapy is the beginning of feeling at home with yourself. It is a place where you can feel safe, grounded and secure, as you explore the difficult areas in your life that you may not want to face alone. This includes spiritual, emotional and/or physical pain."

"I am a L.P.C. with a MS degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling. I chose PCC because I believe that for some people it is helpful to bring their spiritual beliefs into the healing process. Starting psychotherapy is the beginning of feeling at home with yourself. It is a place where you can feel safe, grounded and secure, as you explore the difficult areas in your life that you may not want to face alone. This includes spiritual, emotional and/or physical pain."

"I know that change is hard and involves courage, which is why I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to discuss dreams, emotions and goals. I believe that people are resilient and that the work of therapy is to assist clients in achievement of emotional independence. I help people gain insight into thoughts and feelings,within a supportive relationship, so that they can take action towards change. Through expression, awareness, and effort individuals learn about themselves, manifest growth and enact change in their lives."

"I know that change is hard and involves courage, which is why I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and open space to discuss dreams, emotions and goals. I believe that people are resilient and that the work of therapy is to assist clients in achievement of emotional independence. I help people gain insight into thoughts and feelings,within a supportive relationship, so that they can take action towards change. Through expression, awareness, and effort individuals learn about themselves, manifest growth and enact change in their lives."

"Stress and difficulties can occur throughout the lifespan. I provide client-centered therapy to support wellness in older children and teens, families, and adults, both individually and as couples. Therapy can be a space to develop your strengths and resilience to cope. Together, we can address issues that are getting in the way of feeling satisfied or fulfilled in your life. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, stress, depression, identity, connection, and trauma. I also facilitate social anxiety groups."

"Stress and difficulties can occur throughout the lifespan. I provide client-centered therapy to support wellness in older children and teens, families, and adults, both individually and as couples. Therapy can be a space to develop your strengths and resilience to cope. Together, we can address issues that are getting in the way of feeling satisfied or fulfilled in your life. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, stress, depression, identity, connection, and trauma. I also facilitate social anxiety groups."

"Having the tools we need to navigate our way through life's challenges is often the key to greater happiness and fulfillment. I believe that human beings start from a place of health and resilience. When we have difficult or traumatic experiences, we can often be sidetracked by self-doubt, anxiety, depression and more. This can make life and relationships feel overwhelming, confusing and at times unmanageable. Therapy provides a safe space to explore and understand ourselves better while also developing the tools we need to move forward. Through this process, we can begin to heal from the past while creating a more intentional future."

"Having the tools we need to navigate our way through life's challenges is often the key to greater happiness and fulfillment. I believe that human beings start from a place of health and resilience. When we have difficult or traumatic experiences, we can often be sidetracked by self-doubt, anxiety, depression and more. This can make life and relationships feel overwhelming, confusing and at times unmanageable. Therapy provides a safe space to explore and understand ourselves better while also developing the tools we need to move forward. Through this process, we can begin to heal from the past while creating a more intentional future."

"Choosing to pursue therapy can be hard. Opening up and being vulnerable can be overwhelming. But I like to make therapy feel a lot less scary. I believe that therapy does not have to feel like work (at least not all of the time). I'll go as deep as you want to go, work as hard as you want to work, and if you are not ready to talk about something, I will wait until you are. You are in control of our sessions- I am just here to guide you in the right direction."

"Choosing to pursue therapy can be hard. Opening up and being vulnerable can be overwhelming. But I like to make therapy feel a lot less scary. I believe that therapy does not have to feel like work (at least not all of the time). I'll go as deep as you want to go, work as hard as you want to work, and if you are not ready to talk about something, I will wait until you are. You are in control of our sessions- I am just here to guide you in the right direction."

"Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, emotional abuse/narcissistic abuse, spiritual issues/crisis, family issues, parenting issues, and relationship issues? Maybe it's time to take a journey back to peace, wholeness, and balance. I view my role as supportive and co-creative in the therapeutic process. I trust that you are your own best expert and help support you to develop your own inner voice to move towards your own healing and a more balanced, peaceful life. I have 16 years of counseling experience and counting. Call me for a free consultation."

"Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, emotional abuse/narcissistic abuse, spiritual issues/crisis, family issues, parenting issues, and relationship issues? Maybe it's time to take a journey back to peace, wholeness, and balance. I view my role as supportive and co-creative in the therapeutic process. I trust that you are your own best expert and help support you to develop your own inner voice to move towards your own healing and a more balanced, peaceful life. I have 16 years of counseling experience and counting. Call me for a free consultation."

"I am a licensed Psychologist and specialize in working with children, teens, and families. I offer therapy and psychological evaluations. I work with youth with attention problems, challenging behavior, emotional difficulties, and trouble with social skills. I commonly provide evaluations and therapy for children and teens with the following diagnoses: Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Major Depressive Disorder, and various Anxiety Disorders. I also assist families in learning skills to communicate and solve problems more effectively."

"I am a licensed Psychologist and specialize in working with children, teens, and families. I offer therapy and psychological evaluations. I work with youth with attention problems, challenging behavior, emotional difficulties, and trouble with social skills. I commonly provide evaluations and therapy for children and teens with the following diagnoses: Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Major Depressive Disorder, and various Anxiety Disorders. I also assist families in learning skills to communicate and solve problems more effectively."

"Are you ready to make important life changes and start creating a healthier and happier you? If so, I'd like to help you to address the issues that are standing in your way. With 20+ years of experience as a licensed psychologist working in university and non-profit settings, I enjoy working in a collaborative and outcomes-oriented manner with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, GLBT issues, and grief/loss, as well as coaching people who want to resolve career-related issues and assisting students to address challenges encountered during graduate school."

"Are you ready to make important life changes and start creating a healthier and happier you? If so, I'd like to help you to address the issues that are standing in your way. With 20+ years of experience as a licensed psychologist working in university and non-profit settings, I enjoy working in a collaborative and outcomes-oriented manner with people experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, GLBT issues, and grief/loss, as well as coaching people who want to resolve career-related issues and assisting students to address challenges encountered during graduate school."

"Rays of Hope: the Promise, the Hope, and the Future is the name of my Private Practice. It was formally born in 2006! I Promise that with proper treatment, you, or your situation will get better. I will extend rays of Hope upon which you can build and re-build your days. I look forward to celebrating a brighter Future with you. I am married with children, and am Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years of experience in both Child Welfare and Mental Health."

"Rays of Hope: the Promise, the Hope, and the Future is the name of my Private Practice. It was formally born in 2006! I Promise that with proper treatment, you, or your situation will get better. I will extend rays of Hope upon which you can build and re-build your days. I look forward to celebrating a brighter Future with you. I am married with children, and am Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years of experience in both Child Welfare and Mental Health."

"In my work I utilize an integration of psychoanalytic, constructivist, and relational theory while employing a strong social justice, feminist, and queer theory lens. Enthusiastically practicing from a body-positive, sex-positive, and intersectional feminist perspective, I believe that one's past informs how they interact with and experience the world. Healing takes place as one fosters empathy and gentle consideration for their past and present selves. The therapeutic relationship allows for gaining deeper perspective and understanding of oneself. I strive to build genuine and earnest rapport with my clients by being deeply nonjudgmental and always practicing with respect."

"In my work I utilize an integration of psychoanalytic, constructivist, and relational theory while employing a strong social justice, feminist, and queer theory lens. Enthusiastically practicing from a body-positive, sex-positive, and intersectional feminist perspective, I believe that one's past informs how they interact with and experience the world. Healing takes place as one fosters empathy and gentle consideration for their past and present selves. The therapeutic relationship allows for gaining deeper perspective and understanding of oneself. I strive to build genuine and earnest rapport with my clients by being deeply nonjudgmental and always practicing with respect."

"I believe in the primary importance of the relationship between the client and therapist. Within this unique relationship, insight and healing can occur. I have a relational, psychodynamic orientation, and I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to help people to structure the changes they want to make in their lives. I believe that people can heal from addiction and other unhealthy coping styles when they can identity and manage their emotions, cultivate rewarding connections with others, and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves."

"I believe in the primary importance of the relationship between the client and therapist. Within this unique relationship, insight and healing can occur. I have a relational, psychodynamic orientation, and I utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to help people to structure the changes they want to make in their lives. I believe that people can heal from addiction and other unhealthy coping styles when they can identity and manage their emotions, cultivate rewarding connections with others, and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves."

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Peer Relationships in Philadelphia

Teens want to be with people their own age - their peers. During their adolescent years, teens and tweens often spend more time with their peers than with their parents. Through their peer relationships, they can be both connected and independent, as they grow away from their parents' images of them and develop identities of their own. Peers provide a place for accepting the feelings, thoughts and actions that come with the search for identity.

Positive Peer Pressure in Philadelphia

The ability to develop healthy friendships and peer relationships depends on a teen's self-identity and self-esteem. Peer pressure can encourage your teen's energy and motivate your teen to conform to healthy behavior. Peers can act as positive role models and demonstrate constructive social behavior. Peers listen to, accept, and understand the frustrations, challenges, and concerns of being a tween or teenager.

Negative Peer Pressure in Philadelphia

The need for acceptance, approval, and belonging can lead some teens or tweens to engage in risky behavior in order to fit in with a group-contrasting values they may otherwise reject. In such situations, peer pressure can impair judgment and enable risk-taking behavior, drawing a teen away from the family and positive influences. Some teens harbor secret lives --including those who appear to be well-behaved, high-achieving teens when they are with adults -and engage in negative behavior when with their peers.

If you're looking for help with child peer relationships in Philadelphia or for a Philadelphia peer relationship Therapist these professionals provide help understanding the peer relationships of kids or tweens, or teen peer relationship counseling in Philadelphia and peer relationship advice. They include peer relationship Therapists, peer relationship psychologists in Philadelphia and peer relationship counselors.

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